Jason Solanki
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Wine lover since 2001! My interest in wine began while touring the factory where they printed the LCBO VINTAGES magazine.
Over time, my passion for wine grew. Now, I am highly regarded by friends and colleagues as a resource for when they need a wine for that special occasion, be it an anniversary, birthday, wedding, gatherings at home, or when they want to impress their special friend or the In-Laws.
Combining my interest in the Internet/web/computers, you can find me at https://vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com where you will find more wine reviews, events and contests.
Reviews
Cave Spring Csv Riesling 2015, Cave Spring Vineyard, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$29.95
Highly aromatic and very appealing nose of mineral and petrol with herbally hints and whiffs of orange citrus. It's off-dry on the palate, with lovely aroma replays, and lively acids balancing the sweetness. Excellent finish length. Consistently superb, year-after-year. Tasted Mar/2017.
4.5 Stars
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Versado Reserva Ancient Malbec 2013, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$48.75
Medium-high intensity aromas that offer savoury, meaty, and smoked herb notes that follow through on the spicy, full-bodied palate. It is very smooth with refined tannins and juicy acidity. Excellent finish length with lingering smoky, peppery, and meaty notes. Tasted Oct/2019.
4.5 Stars
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Hidden Bench Fume Blanc Rosomel Vineyard 2016, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$29.95
This barrel-aged Sauvignon Blanc has a reserved nose offering hints of grapefruit and herbs. The dry palate is medium-bodied and creamy with very nice aroma replays and impressive depth of fruit. Nicely balanced overall with very good acidity and subtle oak that is well-integrated. Excellent finish length. Should improve with time. Tasted Apr/2018.
4.5 Stars
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Vina Tondonia Red Reserva 2006, Rioja Alta
Rioja, Spain$59.95
A blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 5% Graciano, and 5% Mazuelo, this medium-high intensity nose of red cherry, strawberry, florals with subtle nuances of forest floor. It is medium-full bodied with supple, integrated, and fine, dusty textured tannins with lovely aroma replays. Acids are very good, while the mid-palate has a slightly tart, sour cherry character. Long, earthy finish. Maturing well, and should continue to drink well into the late 20's. Tasted Oct/2019.
4.5 Stars
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Reichsgraf Von Kesselstatt Nies'chen Riesling Kabinett 2014, Pradikätswein
Mosel, Germany$27.95
Medium-high intensity nose that has stony mineral, grapefruit, white peach, and honeysuckle aromas. Acids are bright refreshing on the semi-sweet palate with very nice aromas replays along with earthy/mineral notes. Honeyed finish with excellent length. Tasted May/2016.
4.5 Stars
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Domaine Hamelin Beauroy Chablis 1er Cru 2019, Ac
Burgundy, France$41.95
100% Chardonnay. Elegantly fragrant and ripe on the nose with fresh citrus, apple and pear aromas with hints of lactic and shell minerality. It's ripe and fleshy on the medium-full bodied, textured palate with fresh, clean, and bright acidity. Lovely lemon citrus, apple, pear, and butter flavours taper to a minerally, citrusy, and crisp finish, with excellent length. Beautiful! Tasted June 2022. Score: 93+ pts
4.5 Stars
Rodney Strong Symmetry 2017, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa$61.25
Richly fragrant, fresh & spicy on the highly aromatic nose w/ a lovely mélange of red & black fruits, currant, cassis, grilled herbs & savoury earth aromas with a touch of barnyard & anise adding further complexity. It's full-bodied & dry w/ ripe, chewy, elegant & well-structured tannins. Lovely, rich flavours of red & black fruits, black cherry, currant, cassis, grilled herbs, oak spice & earth flavours. A touch palate warming on mid-palate, but still balanced, while acids are fresh & juicy. Grilled herbs, dark fruits & smoky earth notes linger on the long, elegant finish. Tasted Sept. 2023.
4.5 Stars
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Vasse Felix Chardonnay 2017, Margaret River, Western Australia
Western Australia, Australia$39.95
Lovely, highly aromatic and very complex nose is buttery, flinty, smoky, and minerally with pear and yellow apple aromas. It has very nice aroma replays joined by saline notes on the full-bodied, concentrated palate. Acids are well-balanced on the long, juicy finish. Gorgeous! Tasted Jan/2020.
4.5 Stars
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Domaine Hamelin Beauroy Chablis 1er Cru 2021, A.C.
Burgundy, France$45.95
Lovely, open, fragrant & highly aromatic on the nose w/ earthy/stony minerals flecked w/ lemon citrus, apple, pear & herbal aromas, plus touches of pleasant bitter notes adding further savoury characters. The medium-full bodied, well-structured palate is very impressively concentrated. Dry w/ stony mineral flavours layered over lemon citrus, apple, pear & green herbal notes supported by crisp, juicy acidity. Nicely textured on the gently spicy mid-palate, while oyster-shell notes join the stony mineral, apple, pear & lemon replays on the exceptionally long, balanced finish. Tasted Sept. 2023.
4.5 Stars
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Palmer Brut Reserve Champagne, Ac, France
Champagne, France$85.95
Rich and elegantly fragrant, the medium-high to highly aromatic nose has a lovely, complex mix of biscuit, toasty, brioche, autolytic, lemon citrus, and pear/apple aromas, plus leesy mineral accents. The mid-weighted palate is crisp and refreshing with lovely autolytic, lemon citrus, brioche, toasty, pear, and apple replays on the flavour profile. It has an elegant mouthfeel with crisp acidity and a fine bead of bubbles. Harmonious and well-balanced throughout with fine citrus, toasty, and leesy mineral notes joined by white florals on the long, crisp, and elegant finish. Tasted Dec. 2024.
4.5 Stars
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